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Patrick Robichaud

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returns 12/30/2009
Expertise

I travel to Paris each year and I'm well acquainted with restaurants, shops, hotels and the general layout of the arrondissements. I frequently create itineraries for my friends, including what to pack, how to travel, etc. I also frequent many out of the way places that are not in a lot of tour books, but that should NOT be missed.

Experience in the area

I visit France each March and stay for two weeks, living in an apartment. I frequent most non-tourist restaurants, bars and socialize with a lot of locals. I have very honest opinions...because I love this city and wish to dispell the misinformation that is out there regarding Paris and its citizens

Publications

Overland Park Sun Newspaper, Kansas City Star, The Pitch

Education/Credentials

French degree. Currently work as Marketing manager in a Fortune 100 Telecommunications company

What do you like about this subject?

Paris is such a city of discovery. Each year I go I find something more to love about this city.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

The small nuances to conversation that deem you a "tourist" or "in the know"...and finding more out of the way neighborhood spots.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The last surviving vineyard in Paris is on Montmartre and the wine is auctioned off. Proceeds go to charitable organizations and to the arts.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Do you know you can be fined by the Metro guards at night if you do not have your Metro ticket from your originating station when you leave...if you're stopped and asked for it? The fine is expensive and must be paid immediately.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 136
  • Volunteer Since 2006-06-20
  • Prestige Points 1100

Recent Reviews from Users

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ET08/17/0910101010Dear Patrick. Thank you so much for .....
Jacqui Conner07/20/0910101010Absolutely fabulous information many, many thanks Patrick .....
Carmen07/17/0910101010 
sally07/16/0910101010Thank you very much for your prompt .....
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Recent Answers from Patrick Robichaud

2009-08-17 Loire 3 days:

Elena – If you’re looking for architecture, I’d definitely look at Blois rather than Tours. It’s lovely with the bridge over the Loire and the Chateau in the city center. Blois is close to Chateau

2009-08-13 Paris end of August:

Dear ET - While a good many places may be closed, there is enough open to keep one occupied. There will most likely be more tourists than Parisians, but you will be able to get around the city easier

2009-07-19 Shuttle bus Montpellier airport:

Hello Edith- There are plenty of Buses/ Trams into and around Montpellier. Take a look at the following websites and see if they help you. cg34.fr/herault-transport/pdf/MTP_situation_… cg34

2009-07-14 travel from CDG to Bercy station:

Hi - Taking the train is really the cheapest: Take the RER B to Gare du Nord. Transfer to the RER D and take it to Gare de Lyon. Transfer to Metro line 14 and take it one stop to Bercy. I do not believe

2009-07-13 France at the end of October:

Jacqui - Sorry for the delay. I am having some family emergencies and was called out of town. I'm going to suggest taking a look at this list I provide to people looking to go to Paris. I think it's

 

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